Maroon-fronted Parrot - Rhynchopsitta terrisi

Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.

Established status: Species are
present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only
with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.

Estimated Florida range: 1 county
Not reported breeding.

Statewide trend: Unknown
status

Threats to natives: Members of the
parrot family carry Newcastle disease, identified in 1971, which
can infect native songbirds, game birds, domestic chickens and
turkeys, and other exotic bird species. The native bird species can
be infected by smuggled exotic birds and birds not properly
quarantined that are released into the wild. This species
also breeds in cavities which might limit the number available to
native cavity nesters.

Species Account: Native to
Mexico, where it inhabits pine forest and pine-oak forest. The
sightings in Florida are escaped caged birds.

Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2016 Agency Regulatory Plan.

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